Avp 2004 35

Weakening, the Predator saw something stir in the blackness above its head. Craning its neck for a better look, its close-set eyes widened. The warrior had spied a huge alpha-Alien creeping out of the shadows, its teeth gnashing vigorously. Larger than its brothers, and more aggressive, it was clear to the helpless Predator that this being had taken command of the pack. As it emerged from the gloom, the monster's battered exoskeleton was revealed.

From head to toe the Alien's body was crisscrossed with wounds-including the burning brand made by the Predator's high-tech metal mesh net. The other Aliens backed away in deference as the monstrosity shambled forward. Bending low over the fallen Predator, the creature lowered its elongated snout as if sniffing its victim. Then two ebony hands encircled the Predator's skull in an obscene caress before clutching the creature's head and holding it fast to the floor. The Predator thrashed about and its mandibles snapped empty air, but it was still helpless in the powerful grasp of the battered monstrosity.-Chpt.25 pg.215